These classic tostones are made with green plantains, fried until golden, smashed, and fried again for the ultimate crispiness. A must-have side dish in Dominican cooking!
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
4.89 stars (18 reviews)
Keywords
dominican tostones recipe, How to make tostones, Platanos fritos
Ingredients
2 large green plantains, (about 500g)
2 cups (480 ml) vegetable or canola oil, (for frying)
Salt or garlic salt, (to taste)
Categories
Appetizer
Side Dish
Cuisine
caribbean
Dominican
Latin
Steps
Peel the plantains by slicing off both ends and making a few shallow cuts lengthwise along the ridges. Use your fingers to remove the peel, then slice into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick rounds.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat (around 350°F / 175°C if using a thermometer). Fry the plantain slices for about 5 minutes, flipping once, until they’re lightly golden but still tender. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Using a tostonera, the bottom of a cup, or a small saucepan, press each plantain slice to flatten it to about half its original thickness.
Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil and fry again for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy around the edges. Drain on fresh paper towels and sprinkle immediately with salt or garlic salt for extra flavor.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 203 kcal
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Sodium: 4 mg
Sugar: 13 g
Reviews
Melissa on 2026-03-29 (5 stars): I followed the recipe but mine came out dark brown but not burnt and didn't taste burnt. My plantains were more yellow than green if that is why. Not sure but they were good and were crunchy outside and soft inside.
Ana Vasquez on 2025-10-06 (5 stars): Soy venezolano y me encanta
Jocelyne on 2023-04-04 (5 stars): My family loves tostones. Usually buy them every time I can, but have always been intimidated to make them. Thank you for sharing this easy-to-follow and delicious recipe. It was a huge hit!
Have already made two batches since yesterday, and will definitely be making more!
Sarah Stamile on 2022-09-14 (5 stars): Hello! Im wondering if I can reheat them? And if I can, what is the best way? They are so delicious! I made too many, and would love to enjoy them later this evening.
Thankyou so much for the recipe!
Jane on 2021-11-06 (5 stars): I am a total WASP whose native cooking is English-Canadian, but I found myself with a plantain, looked for what to do with it and was lucky enough to find this page. I LOVE this recipe! I didn't even read far enough to find your suggestions for sauces, but even though I love mayo-ketchup and guacamole, I loved my first tostones so much unadorned that I'll just continue that. So far, I'm fine with pressing them with the flat bottom of my heavy iced-tea glass. Thank you! My friends will soon know of it!
Kate on 2019-08-26 (5 stars): I love tostones. I have no idea why I don't make them more often. And that toston press is genius! I've never seen that before. So cool.
